NARROWSBURG, NY — The Narrowsburg Honeybee Fest, in conjunction with local beekeepers, will host a day of events and activities to educate and appreciate one of nature’s most buzzed-about bugs, the tireless honeybee, in downtown Narrowsburg along Main St., Bridge St. and Erie Ave. on Saturday, October 8.

Regional vendors will be set up all around town from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events taking place throughout the day will include a free Beekeeping 101 Class, gardening for honeybees class and cooking demonstrations from gluten- and grain-free master Michelle Retik of Squirrel & The Bee, bee-inspired kids’ events on the Main Street observation deck from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and a panel discussion all about bees at 11:30 a.m. at the Tusten Theatre.

A parade featuring the 85-piece marching band from Wallenpaupack Area School will step off at 3:30 p.m., culminating at about 4 p.m. with a gathering of festival goers dressed as bees to be counted for the Guinness Book of World Records at the Narrowsburg Union in an attempt for the most people dressed as bees (see info at right). The existing record is 2,177, so bring everyone you know and make a little history together.

Admission is free. For more information visit www.NarrowsburgHoneybeeFest.com.